University of Pikeville
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,135 students.
About This School
University of Pikeville is a private nonprofit institution located in Pikeville, Kentucky with approximately 1,135 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $20,311 per year. The graduation rate is 42%, and the typical graduate earns $39,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is a private university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and located in Pikeville, Kentucky, United States. It was founded in 1889 by the Presbyterian Church and is located on a 25-acre (10 ha) campus on a hillside overlooking downtown Pikeville.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $13,591/year net price and a median debt of only $12,467 at graduation, the cost is genuinely manageable — but a 39% graduation rate and 65% freshman retention signal that a significant portion of students don't make it to the finish line, which is worth taking seriously. Median earnings of $39,000 a decade out are modest, so this is a better fit for students drawn to the tight-knit Appalachian community or specific programs like its osteopathic medicine pipeline than for those chasing high-salary careers. Worth considering if affordability and a small, faith-affiliated environment matter to you, but come in with a clear plan and strong support system.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
University of Pikeville graduates earn most above the national rate in Biology, General ($71,225 vs $57,214 nationally), and most below it in Business Administration, Management and Operations ($49,971 vs $68,257).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 49 | $49,971 | $68,257 | −$18,286 |
| Biology, General | 30 | $71,225 | $57,214 | +$14,011 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 22 | $41,524 | $55,378 | −$13,854 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 16 | $36,199 | $47,382 | −$11,183 |
| Social Work | 12 | $41,979 | $51,790 | −$9,811 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 8 | $39,943 | $56,359 | −$16,416 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,135 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does University of Pikeville cost?
The average net price at University of Pikeville is about $20,311 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at University of Pikeville?
University of Pikeville has a graduation rate of 42%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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